LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on the Michigan Capitol to honor former state Sen. Bruce Patterson, who died Monday. He was 78.
Patterson was a Republican who served Michigan’s seventh district, protecting components of Wayne County, from 2003 till 2011. Previous to serving within the Michigan Senate, he served within the Michigan Home from 1999 till 2002. Patterson additionally served in positions as an administrator at Japanese Michigan College and commissioner at Wayne County. He obtained his legislation diploma from Wayne State College.
Michigan State Sen. Bruce Patterson, R-Canton, proper, listens intently as Michigan Lawyer Common Mike Cox, left, describes his emotions about Home Payments 5282-5285 earlier than the Michigan Senate Well being Coverage Committee Wednesday Feb. 6, 2008 on the Boji Tower in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photograph/Kevin W. Fowler)
“Bruce was a good friend, tough foe, and great fun. Whether he was wearing the iconic red Stormy Kromer hat while speaking at my inauguration or debating legislation on the Senate floor, Bruce always put Michigan first,” mentioned Whitmer. “He by no means wavered in his dedication to creating Wayne County and our whole state the perfect place to stay, increase a household, or construct a enterprise.
“At a time when issues really feel so heavy in our politics, the world may be taught from Bruce about see humanity in one another, no matter which aspect of the aisle we stand on. My ideas are along with his household, pals, and people who labored with and served alongside him.”
Whereas Michigan residents, companies, colleges and different organizations should not required by legislation to decrease their flags, Whitmer’s workplace is encouraging them to take action. Flags will probably be returned to full workers inside the State Capitol Complicated on Saturday.
